Xu Jingzhong called several more victims. They knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times.

"The poor man is a barefoot doctor in the countryside. After a disaster, he came to the capital to seek a way out. The poor man knew there was something wrong with the porridge as soon as he drank it, so he drank it privately and was able to find a way out."

"Cao Min was originally an accountant. I have calculated these days and found that less than half of the things you sent to me, Your Majesty, have been consumed, and the rest have disappeared."

The old emperor suddenly stood up, his cheek muscles bulging slightly.

"There's something wrong with the porridge, and nothing is given to the victims. What do you say, Ke'er?"

"For the record, Father, the things you have have indeed not been used up. They are still stored in the warehouse of the Ministry of Household Affairs. As for the congee, Erchen has never made it."

As long as you insist on refusing to admit it, what else can anyone do?

The evidence has long been gone, the dead have been scattered, and the money has been taken away. What he did was not ten points, but at least three points.

If these victims dare to talk nonsense, they don’t have to live anymore.

Xu Jingzhong suddenly spoke fiercely.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is clearly lying. The mass graves outside the city and the piles of corpses in the woods in the outskirts are all evidence. They were all people who were poisoned. If the emperor doesn't believe it, you can ask the widow to do an autopsy."

Xie Chenke suddenly raised his head and clenched his hands into fists.

"I believe that I have not offended Mr. Xu. I wonder why you are so insistent on it?"

"No reason, it's just that as a censor, I should speak for the people and the facts."

"Father, please don't believe it. My son has been working hard to provide disaster relief. It is obvious to all. Later, the number of deaths was mostly due to the epidemic. My son did not hide anything. Please pay attention to it."

Every word on one side is conclusive.

The officials didn't know who to believe, and the old emperor was helpless.

He waved his hand and said, "I will investigate this matter," then stood up and left.

Liufu loudly announced his resignation and left in a hurry.

The hall fell into chaos.

Some of the officials were eager to escape, some gathered around and asked Xu Yushi whether it was true or false, and more people stayed where they were, waiting to watch the fun.

No matter how powerful the old man in the Wang Pavilion is, he is not so powerful that he has more prestige than the emperor.

There are still quite a few officials secretly waiting for his misfortune.

"Stop discussing it, let's just let it go."

Mr. Wang Ge was leaning on crutches, waving his sleeves, took a deep look at Xie Chenke, and staggered away.

Many officials followed suit and dispersed as many as they could.

Soon, only a small half of the people were left in the hall. Led by Xu Yushi, they gathered around and looked at the prince.

"His Royal Highness, our master invites you."

The person who conveyed the message was Wang Shoufu's confidant.

Xie Chenke glared at Xu Yushi bitterly, turned around and left with a puff of sleeves.

At this time, Liufu also sent people to call Xu Jingzhong away.

Royal study room.

The old emperor sent everyone away and faced Xu Jingzhong directly.

"Do you know what you are doing and what will happen to you?"

"I know," Xu Yushi straightened his back.

"Then are you ready for everything?" the old emperor asked again.

Xu Jingzhong's eyes were stern and he straightened his waist again.

"I... also know"

"He is the newly crowned prince. The canonization ceremony has not been done yet, and his wives and concubines haven't had time to move to the East Palace yet."

"If you dismantle him, you are dismantling me. Aren't you afraid that I will chop off your head?"

Xu Jingzhong took half a step forward and knelt on one knee.

"If you want your ministers to die, they will have to die. If you want them to die at the third watch, they will not stay until the fifth watch."

"Presumptuous!", the old emperor slapped the table hard.

"emperor!"

He seemed really prepared for the worst.

"You know that what I said is true, and you also know that His Highness the Crown Prince did indeed do those things, right?"

The old emperor was silent for a long time, then stood up and walked to Xu Jingzhong, looking down at him.

"Then, you should also know how I will handle this case."

Xu Jingzhong stood up straight.

"Yes, everyone knows it"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. My parents are deceased, I haven't married yet, I have no family, and I have no children. I can die in peace."

"I only want one thing, that is to tell the truth. As long as the emperor knows the truth, my mission will be completed."

"Comer"

The old emperor took a deep breath, as if he had made a great determination.

Four imperial guards came in outside the door, and the old emperor issued an order loudly.

"Drag this nonsense lunatic out and put him in a prison to await trial."

He smashed a cup and continued to order: "The King of Chu will be responsible for this case."

Since he is working with the prince, Lao Liu will definitely find out the 'truth'.

"yes!"

Liufu also went out to announce the decree.

A major imperial case with great vigor was solved in just a few strokes.

Before Xu Jingzhong was taken away, he looked back deeply and cried out sadly.

"Your Majesty, you are the emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty. You are the head of all ministers. You are the one who has the final say in this world. Why do you listen to others? Your Majesty, you should stand up."

When people leave, the tea is cool.

Xu Jingzhong's shouts still lingered in my ears for a long time.

The old emperor leaned on the Taishi chair as if his soul had been taken away. Suddenly he held his head and sobbed.

"Why don't I want to? How could I not know? But I can't do it. I just can't do it."

"Being an emperor is too difficult. Those old ministers are more cunning than the last. They all dig holes for me."

"Father, my son has failed your expectations. You only said that your son is a benevolent king, but you have misjudged the wrong person. I am not a good emperor."

I think back to those days when the late emperor held his hand and asked him sincerely before his death.

"My father expanded the territory and conquered all directions in his life, and he committed too many crimes. Fortunately, he rested for the rest of his life and left you a prosperous and peaceful country."

"My son has a kind heart and will definitely be a good emperor who is strong and gentle, and a benevolent king who loves his people like a son."

It's a pity that the late emperor saw kindness but not cowardice.

Just a few years after he ascended the throne, he was dazzled by the prosperity. He left everything to his father-in-law, Wangge Lao, and he took in many concubines and tasted all the beauties in the world.

When he finally came to his senses, he realized that they were getting more and more excessive and could no longer control them.

I spent half my life in such a state of confusion.

Nowadays, the power of the old man in Wangge is overwhelming, and all the officials are fooled. Only a few dare to speak the truth, and there will be no good end.

Now he has to kill the last loyal minister with his own hands.

Liufu calmly looked at the coward-like emperor in front of him, with his fat body, bloated facial features, and the hollowness caused by long-term excessive sexual intercourse.

Everyone in the world is suffering, and the emperor is just a useless waste at this moment.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? That person just now was clearly talking nonsense. Your Highness the Crown Prince is very capable. Everyone has witnessed this with their own eyes."

The old emperor looked at Liufu calmly and took a long time before speaking.

"When did you take refuge in him?"

Liufu was stunned for a moment. He knew that his performance was indeed too obvious, so he simply didn't hide it and just smiled.

"I don't have much ability. I just want to live a few more days. Your Majesty, please don't blame me. Besides, I haven't done anything wrong to you."

The old emperor smiled bitterly.

"Yeah, I didn't do anything I'm sorry for."

"Then do you think it's appropriate for me to hand over the case to Lao Liu?"

"Of course it's appropriate. His Royal Highness the King of Chu has always been capable. His Highness will definitely be able to find out about this matter and restore His Royal Highness's innocence."
Chapter completed!